Tajikistan hosts Putin in important summit - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD

While Vladimir Putin visits Tajikistan for the Commonwealth of Independent States and Russia-Central Asia summits, migration tensions threaten to overshadow diplomacy. Tajikistan remains dependent on Russia for jobs and security - yet faces rising xenophobia and crackdowns after the Crocus City Hall attack. We unpack the uneasy balance between loyalty and leverage, exploring how remittances, war and fear bind these two countries together. From labor shortages in Russia to unrest risks in Tajikistan, this episode reveals what "strategic partnership" really means in 2025.